Growing Leaders in the Church
The Russell School of Ministry (RSM) gives students and church leaders an outstanding opportunity to expand their leadership education through a series of practical ministry courses. The inspiration for the program came from the ministries of Bob and Judy Russell, two CCU graduates who spent over 40 years in ministry and helped grow Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky to one of the largest churches in the United States, and John and Susan Russell, also CCU graduates, who dedicated their lives to growing Christian servants through the Lakeside Christian Church in Northern Kentucky.
Support the Next Generation of Preachers
In addition to providing excellent and practical ministry training, Cincinnati Christian University is raising $1 million through the Russell School of Ministry for a scholarship fund for preaching students and $1 million to fund an endowed chair for the Russell School of Ministry. Click here to give to this worthy effort.
How RSM Works
The Russell School of Ministry features a block of four classes (modules) offered one at a time in summer and winter sessions. Courses are taught by experienced and well-known professors and leaders. Bob Russell is a regular guest lecturer in each class. Students receive a certificate upon completion of the four one-week modules. The four-module courses may be taken for academic credit or for personal enrichment. View registration information.
Why “Russell” School of Ministry
Over the decades, the Russell family has produced a long line of ministers and ministry leaders that have impacted thousands to grow closer to Christ and attended CCU. Since retiring from a senior minister role at Southeast Christian Church, Bob Russell’s focus has been mentoring young preachers. Bob’s brother John and his wife Susan have concluded a fruitful 40-year ministry with Lakeside Christian Church in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, and plans are underway for John to also mentor and teach in the Russell School of Ministry.
The RSM will provide a unique opportunity for personal interaction with Bob and John Russell. These sessions will include encouragement as well as instruction so that every student comes away with a renewed enthusiasm for ministry.
Class Schedule
| Date | Title | Instructor | Status |
| May 14-18, 2012 | Leading by Serving & Serving by Leading | Dr. Gary Johnson
Bob Russell |
Offered May 2012 |
| January 9-13, 2012 | Contemporary Preaching | Dr. Barry McCarty Bob Russell |
Offered January 2012 |
| May 16-20, 2011 | Creative Methods for Evangelism & Outreach | Dr. John Caldwell Bob Russell |
Completed |
| January 3-7, 2011 | Preaching: Blending Biblical Truth & Human Need | Dr. Barry McCartyBob Russell | Completed |
| May 17-21 2010 | Leading by Serving & Serving by Leading | Dr. David Faust Bob Russell |
Completed |
| January 11-15 2010 | Contemporary Preaching | Dr. Barry McCarty Bob Russel |
Completed |
Cost of Attendance at RSM
Those who complete the four courses will receive a certificate of participation. The 12 credit hours may be taken for academic credit or for personal enrichment. For academic credit, the fee is $455 per credit hour. For personal enrichment, the fee is $125 per credit hour. Tuition rates are subject to change.
Scholarships
Leadership potential in ministry is the key requirement for scholarship qualifications. There is no GPA requirement. Those who would like to apply for scholarships to an individual RSM class should contact Mike Shannon for an application form at 1-800-949-4CCU or email. Final decisions on awards are made by the practical ministry faculty of CCU. CCU’s Partner Church initiative also applies to RSM candidates. Click here to learn more about the Partner Church program.
Meet the Russell Family
It began with Charles and Catherine Russell, Conneautville, Pennsylvania. Born to them are ministers and ministry leaders whose influence is beyond measure. Not only did these sisters and brothers attend CCU, but many of their children and grandchildren have attended or are currently attending CCU.
Rosanne Russell (Class of 1960)
Volunteer Ministry Leader, Women’s Ministry and Missions
Conneautville, PA
Carolyn Jean Truesdell (Russell—Att’d ’57-’58)
Don E. Truesdell (’61)
Minister, Center Square Church of Christ
Vevay, IN
Bob Russell (’65)
Retired Minister, Southeast Christian Church
Judy Russell (Thomas—’64)
Retired President of The Living Word Bookstore
Louisville, KY
John Russell (’68)
Minister, Lakeside Christian Church
Lakeside Park, KY
Susan J. Russell (Taylor—’69)
Lakeside Park, KY
Kathy Fisher (Russell—’72)
George Fisher (’72)
Christian Counselor
Bradenton, FL
Paula Stroup (Russell—’73-’74)
Chuck Stroup, Elder and Former CCU Trustee
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